Intake Manifold Noisy

[Martin Duffy]

Hi all

Just bought a 2nd Hand 2003 Sprinter here in Australia. Its only done 116,000 kms's. Drives like a dream. I am in love.

It does though have a noisy Intake manifold noise which the car yard mechanic says 90% of sprinters have. mmmmm sounds weird to me.

The noise is only there in idle or very low revs in 1st gear.

Any tips on how to fix?

[euro II 312D]

check bolts and nuts that hold the manifolds, my second hand sprinter had lost two once.

[Martin Duffy]

Originally Posted by euro II 312D

check bolts and nuts that hold the manifolds, my second hand sprinter had lost two once.

mymechanic located a problem with the air conditioner and its all fixed now. pretty sure it wasn't the manifold after all. Just tightened up some bolts and its now fine.

Great van the 313 Sprinter. Love it.

We nameed him Timmy.

[PeterInSa]

Martin, I was told when I had our 2nd hand 2003, 313 CDI serviced, if we do long trips in the bush to take a spare filter and 1lt of Fuel as OZ Diesel can block up the filter. Have not had any problems but carry just in case.


Peter